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South Forum e-Newsletter November 2011
Welcome everyone to the latest edition of the South Forum Newsletter Featured in this edition:
Sunderland South Forum
1.00pm Start (12.30pm light lunch) Speaking at this months meeting is:
If you wish to become a member of the South Forum please contact Lorna on 0191 522 8447 or via email lorna@southforum.org.uk
The South Forum enjoyed yet another successful fun day which took place at Farringdon Community Sports College on Wednesday 26th October 2011. Please see the photos below for a quick overview of the day.
The Jubilee Centre welcomes everyone to thier annual Santa's Grotto The grotto is open from 3.30pm - 6.00pm on Thursday 8th December, have your chance to meet Santa in his sleigh.
Come along and enjoy the fun at the Jubilee Centre. For more information contact Steffi on 0191 522 8447
Job Start Mentoring Project has a new opportunity for those looking for work. If your in need of a CSCS card and looking for a career in construction industry then why not go along to the Farringdon Jubilee Centre and COMPLETE & PASS an accredited Literacy or Numeracy course in six weeks and they will pay for your Health & Safety test. Not only that if you COMPLETE & PASS two courses then they will also pay for the card application for you. For more information please call the Jubilee Centre on 0191 522 8447 and ask to speak to Margy or Lisa.
WINTER WARMTH CAMPAIGN Come along to the launch day Winter warmth packs will be available for sale only Containing fleecy throw, thermometers, cup a soup, energy saving bulb, grant and insulation info, topical winter advice, benefits advice, plus much more essential winter assistance Staff will be on hand to offer energy saving tips and advice on all aspects of how to keep warm this winter Come and see a demonstration of seated exercises that you can pass on to those who may benefit Relax with our aromatherapy expert who will show you how gentle massage will improve your circulation Find out about healthy eating this winter with recipe ideas. Come and try some fruit smoothies to see how easy it is to get one of your five a day. Speak to our Energy Advisor- bring along your fuel bills and receive a free quote- we can see if we can protect you from future price rises. !!! FREE mince pie and cup of tea or coffee!!! Carers, families, neighbours, friends, anyone who may know someone who can’t make the day but may benefit… come along and take away some vital information that could be passed on PLEASE CALL TO BOOK A PLACE AS SPACES MAY BE LIMITED 0191 5148324/ 5148327
Please Nominate Councillors for a Pride of Place award
Now Age UK is sponsoring the Age UK Pride of Place award, as part of the 2012 LGiU and CCLA C’llr Achievement awards. The award will be given to a councillor who has taken a lead in championing the voices of older people in their patch and made a real commitment to improving neighbourhoods for them. This might be by getting a new bus stop, providing seating, or finding funds for a small regeneration project. We want every older person to live in a neighbourhood where they feel safe and confident to go out. And we think that councillors who do their best to bring such neighbourhoods about deserve our praise.
Nominations close at the end of December so we have less than two months to get some great nominations.
Left to Our Own Devices Photo Competition Left to Our Own Devices is an national photography competition launched by KT-EQUAL and run in partnership with Age UK. It sets out to challenge our preconceptions about how older people interact with technology now and in the future. Entries will be judged not only on their photographic merit but also on how they address issues related to the central theme of older people's interactions with technology - perhaps by challenging stereotypes, defying expectations or delivering a powerful message. The most successful images will be selected from across four categories: Gadgets and Gizmos; In the Home; Out and About and an open category. One image in each category will receive a cash prize of £250. Entries need to be submitted by 31st January. Visit the website for more information. http://lefttoourowndevices.org.uk/?itc=0&ito=&itv=1055965945180 The next West Area VCS Network will be held on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 1.30pm at Pallion Action Group, 5 Eastmoor Road, Pallion, SR4 6QW (nearest metro is Pallion). Please feel free to distribute to your friends, family and colleagues with their permission.
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There are also other activities for the family to enjoy such as a face painter, tombola, guess the weight of the Cake, guess the amount of sweets and raffle. Refreshemnets are available on the evening.
